Composites Technician
Location: Didcot, Oxfordshire
Salary: Up to £40K (DOE)
Role Type: Permanent
Here at Syntech Recruitment, we are currently seeking a dedicated and skilled Composites Technician to join our our client's innovative Design and Manufacturing business based close to Didcot, Oxfordshire.
Job Description
Based in the Manufacturing Assembly Integration Test (MAIT) team which is responsible for assembly and testing of hardware and supporting process documentation to meet quality standards. Perform manufacturing of composites / fibre based material components and support day to day MAIT activities for our client to ensure successful delivery of the MAIT phase of internal and external funded projects including (not exhaustive).
Composites Technician Responsibilities
- Manufacture fibre-based materials components i.e. Carbon Fibre/ Glass Fibre / Aramid Fibre based components.
- Able to process fibre based materials through material layup, resin impregnation, VARTM or Autoclave based curing methods followed by finishing processes.
- Able to manufacture simple tooling / moulds and patterns using epoxy or foam based materials.
- Support in and assembly of R&D and flight hardware.
- Confident in working alone.
- Support in the writing of Manufacturing Assembly Procedures (MAPs) and Test Procedures.
- Support in the facility management.
- Support the Project PA Managers in defining/writing qualified MAIT processes when required.
- Adhere to internal processes up to completion of tasks and to help Identify and propose process improvements and if approved support the implementation.
- Support customer/internal reviews.
- Visit sub-contractors/suppliers when required.
- Ability to be flexible in working hours to meet schedules. (i.e., the occasional long day/weekends).
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
Essential
- Strong discipline in engineering knowledge with very strong experience in Assembly of precision components.
- Punctuality.
- Demonstrable practical experience of composites manufacturing
- Knowledge of both theoretical and practical aspects of MAIT (Manufacturing, Assembly, Integration, Test (functional testing, Electrical bonding/isolation, Vibration, shock, TVAC, kinematic testing of deployable systems)
- Demonstrable experience of using Assembly procedures.
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of detailed drawings, surface finishes, tolerances, materials
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software
- Pragmatic and logical approach to problem-solving - ability to find simple solutions to complex problems
- Excellent interpersonal and teamworking skills and written/verbal communication skills
- Strong organisational, Task management and multi-tasking skills
- Demonstrative ability to work on own initiative
Desirable
- Apprentice trained (Mechanical) a distinct advantage
- Previous experience of the Space Industry and knowledge of relevant ECSS standards
- Technical knowledge of machine components.
- An understanding of aerospace processes and components would be advantageous
- Ability to gain security clearance (be resident in the UK for at least 5 years)
How to Apply
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